The Korean automaker has put on display the Hyundai Elantra Coupe Zombie Survival Machine, designed by Robert Kirkman, creator and writer of the comic book and graphic novel series, "The Walking Dead."

Features of the vehicle include a front-end zombie plow with spikes, armored window coverings, spiked all-terrain/rally type tires, a trunk equipped with electric and pneumatic weaponry and other gear to ward off attacks of the undead.

The customized Elantra Coupe was built in Korea and then transformed by Design Craft Fabrication, a southern California body shop, said Robert Burns, a spokesman for the Montgomery plant.

"Our custom Elantra Coupe Zombie Survival Machine is the ultimate car for 'The Walking Dead' fans and anyone who wants to survive a zombie invasion," Steve Shannon, vice president of marketing for Hyundai Motor America, said in a prepared statement. "We are excited for fans to come and experience the Elantra Coupe and GT in a unique, post-apocalyptic way."

Hyundai wanted to do something unique for Comic-Con, a cool concept that would capture the hearts and minds of atten­dees, said Rob Lescaille, a spokesman for the automa­ker.

"What better way to do that than build a zombie car? Zombies are hot right now," he said.

Hyundai's Undead program celebrates the release of the 100th issue of "The Walking Dead" comic. For more information, go to www.hyundaiundead.com